[joe_jeep]

i got a creeper t18 mated to a flipped dana 300 with 4 to 1 gears.
its has an aftermarket hydro clutch set up. it dont shit for didly!
i have been thinking about going to an auto. i have not wheeled with an auto in 10 years. im gonna play with it somemore b4 i do anything.
what is the most common spline count when you mate a t18 and dana 300.
what would the best auto trans be(th400/727/904/999/other). is there and overdrive auto that would mate to a dana 300 cheaply. im not sure if ill like an auto, but they work pretty good offroad.

your opinions are welcome. thx

 

[Freak]

most 300's are 23 spline I beleve, and its not too much not sure what they bolt up to though. I am making a 231c/D300 doubler and it has me about $700 in the hole already.

 

[joe_jeep]

the engine is from a cherokee so im thinking an aw4 would work pretty well.

 

[87mopar]

999 might work???

 

[xj4life]

keep in mind that AW4's are electronically controlled so you'd also need the computer and some other stuff probably (not sure). they are a nice trans though.

 

[1x1_Speed_Craig]

keep in mind that AW4's are electronically controlled so you'd also need the computer and some other stuff probably (not sure). they are a nice trans though.

...or get one of those manual controllers. :thumb:

 

[junk90xj]

aw4 with a manual controller would be a good choice

 

[-AC-]

Not to try to cherry-pick too badly, but any chance of the T-18a being available for a good price? Just askin'...

 

[PavementPounder]

The AW4 would be the choice of you want OD. Otherwise, I'd use the TF-998/999. The 727 may create other clearance issues for you to deal with and the 998/999 can be built past stock 727 strength in addition to being a lighter unit anyway.

You may need to check for driveshaft clearance on the driver's side of whatever you use due to the flipped D300 possibly having a smaller input-to-front output centerline dimension than factory driver-drop cases.

 

[joe_jeep]

Not to try to cherry-pick too badly, but any chance of the T-18a being available for a good price? Just askin'...

everything is for sale for the right price. cherry picking is fine with me!

heck id sell or trade the whole juggy for the right deal.

thx for the advice everyone. i think the problem is the hydro clutch setup. but an auto is tempting.
seems everyone has one but me. i grew up wheeling manuals and its hard to think anything else will work.